The PE Teacher Who Traded Ski Lessons for Casseroles

08/09/2025 5 min

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Episode Synopsis

Jan Muyskens taught more than gym class. She taught self-reliance, compassion, and how to build a bridge between people using nothing more than ski poles, stained glass, and a home-cooked meal.This unforgettable PE teacher from Grand Junction, Colorado, lived 91 quietly remarkable years — shaping generations of students, building furniture and friendships alike, and feeding every stray dog or cat that crossed her path. In today’s episode, discover how one woman became the blueprint for strength, softness, and connection.Not everyone makes the front page. But everyone leaves a story worth telling.🎧 True Stories from the Obit Files🔗 Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.

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